TEKS OBJECTIVES:
(8) Earth and space. The student knows characteristics of the universe. The student is expected to:
(C) explore how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as light and radio waves
are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe;
(D) model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe; and
(E) research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin
of the universe.
9) Earth and space. The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems. The student is
expected to:
(A) describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory;
(B) relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features; and
(C) interpret topographic maps and satellite views to identify land features.
Jan. 2-5, 2012
-Explain the different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum and how light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe.
-Define light-year. Model and describe how light years are used to measure distances and sizes in the universe. Research current NASA missions including their objectives and distances from Earth.
Jan. 6-Feb. 1, 2012
GUIDELINES:
This assignment is for each student to research, construct, and present individually.
Give credit to all images and information other than the textbook. The assignment along with guidelines follows:
1 – Presentation (PowerPoint or other)
Explain the different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum and how light and radio waves are used to gain information about distances and properties of components in the universe.
Due: Jan. 25/26
2 – Presentation (PowerPoint or other)
Research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe.
Explain the steady state theory. Include the scientific data and evidence that support the theory. You may also add your own opinion of this theory.
Due: Jan. 25/26
3 – Presentation (PowerPoint or other)
Research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe.
Explain the oscillating model theory. Include the scientific data and evidence that support the theory. You may also add your own opinion of this theory.
Due: Jan. 25/26
4 – Presentation (PowerPoint or other)
Research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe.
Explain the big bang theory. Include the scientific data and evidence that support the theory. You may also add your own opinion of this theory.
Due: Jan. 25/26
5 – Presentation (PowerPoint or other)
Describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory. (Ch. 10-Sections 1 & 2)
Due: Jan. 25/26
Crustal features: Include: a model or drawing of the feature, how the feature is formed, and how the feature may be reshaped by weathering.
6 – fault-block mountains 14 – rift valley
8 – folded mountains 16 – mid-ocean ridge
10 – volcanoes 18 – strike-slip fault
12 – oceanic trench
Identify crustal features formed by plate tectonics. Show topographic maps and satellite views to identify land and erosional features and predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering.
7 – fault-block mountains 15 – rift valley
9 – folded mountains 17 – mid-ocean ridge
11 – volcanoes 19 – strike-slip fault
13 – oceanic trench
Due:
Group 1-5: Jan. 25/26
Groups 6-13: Jan. 27/30
Groups 14-18: Jan. 31/Feb. 1
Feb. 2-7, 2011
Study Sheets and review for Fourth Six Test over the universe and plate tectonics.
FOURTH SIX WEEKS EXAM: February 8/9, 2012
The fourth six weeks exam will be over the objectives of:
The Universe-Chapter 24, Section 4 and
Plate Tectonics-Chapter 10, Sections 1-3
Study all notes, vocabulary, and review worksheets. Extra credit will be given if parents sign the review.